FREIGHTLINER FL60 PROBLEMS | SAFETY RECALLS & DEFECTS
Access the National Highway Traffic Safety database of FREIGHTLINER FL60 recalls and defective parts found
on FREIGHTLINER FL60 automobiles. The National Highway Traffic Safety administration is authorized
to order the FREIGHTLINER FL60 manufacturers to recall and repair vehicles or parts of motor vehicle
equipment when its investigation indicates that they contain serious safety defects in their design,
structure, body, or performance.
Most Recent Recalls For FREIGHTLINER FL60
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| 1995-1997 FREIGHTLINER FL60 | VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL Units affected: 62 | FREIGHTLINER CORPORATION Report Date: 2003-07-10 |
| Summary: ON CERTAIN TRUCKS AND BUSES EQUIPPED WITH CUMMINS ELECTRONIC CONTROL MODULES ON THE C8.3G AND L10G ENGINES, THE ECM DOES NOT HAVE THE ABILITY TO DETECT A THROTTLE FAIL-SAFE ENGINE SHUTDOWN COMMAND. THIS COULD RESULT IN AN UNANTICIPATED, UNCOMMANDED OPEN THROTTLE CONDITION WITHOUT WARNING. |  |
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| 1991-1994 FREIGHTLINER FL60 | EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TURN SIGNAL:SWITCH Units affected: 77000 | FREIGHTLINER CORPORATION Report Date: 1997-08-04 |
| Summary: VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: HEAVY DUTY TRUCK. THE SHOULDER BOLT WHICH HOLDS THE GROTE TURN SIGNAL SWITCH CASE AND COMPONENTS TOGETHER CAN LOOSEN RESULTING IN THE TURN SIGNAL MALFUNCTIONING. |  |
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| 1991-1992 FREIGHTLINER FL60 | VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER Units affected: 985 | FREIGHTLINER CORP. Report Date: 1993-09-14 |
| Summary: THE WINDSHIELD WIPER ARM SUPPORT CRACKS WHERE THE WIPER ARM PIVOT MOUNTS TO THE SUPPORT BRACKETS CAUSING FAILURE OF THE SYSTEM. |  |
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| 1992-1993 FREIGHTLINER FL60 | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:CALIPER Units affected: 56 | FREIGHTLINER CORP. Report Date: 1993-06-14 |
| Summary: AS THE BRAKE PADS WEAR, THE BRAKE CALIPER TRAVEL MAY BE LIMITED BY INTERFERENCE WITH THE MAIN SUPPORT MEMBER (Z-BAR SPRING) OF THE SUSPENSION. |  |
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| 1991 FREIGHTLINER FL60 | SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:ANTILOCK Units affected: 49 | FREIGHTLINER CORPORATION Report Date: 1991-10-15 |
| Summary: RESERVOIR INTERIOR PAINT WAS ALLOWED TO ENTER THE AIR RESERVOIR CHECK VALVE, AND THE VALVE IS NOT PROPERLY SEATED. |  |
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| 1991 FREIGHTLINER FL60 | VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:SPRINGS Units affected: 420 | FREIGHTLINER CORPORATION Report Date: 1991-10-15 |
| Summary: THE HOOK SIZE OF THE THROTTLE RETURN SPRING IS TOO SMALL RESULTING IN A TIGHT FIT AROUND THE ANCHOR NUT, CAUSING THE THROTTLE RETURN SPRING TO BREAK PREMATURELY. |  |
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